Josh Gad Can't Turn Off 'Olaf' Voice - Summary

Summary

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**Guest:** Josh Gad
**Host:** Stephen Colbert

**Key Discussion Points:**

1. **Olaf in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade**: Josh Gad's character Olaf from "Frozen" will have its own balloon in the parade for the first time.
2. **"Frozen" Sequel and Shorts**: Gad hints at working on new "Frozen" projects, including shorts, but won't confirm the sequel's release.
3. **Reading as Olaf vs. Daddy**: Gad shares that his kids (ages 3 and 6) prefer him to read in his normal voice, not as Olaf.
4. **#Puberme Challenge**: Gad participated in the challenge, raising $1,000 for Puerto Rico, and shares a humorous photo from his youth.
5. **Career Shift to Drama**: Gad discusses his dramatic role in "Murder on the Orient Express", showcasing his range beyond comedic acting, which surprises and impresses Stephen Colbert.

**Tone:** Light-hearted, humorous, with playful banter between host and guest.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each with a number and in short sentences:

1. Josh Gad is the guest from movies "Frozen", "Beauty and the Beast", and "The Book of Mormon".
2. Josh Gad has a role in the movie "Murder on the Orient Express".
3. Olaf from "Frozen" will be featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time.
4. Josh Gad is the voice of Olaf in "Frozen".
5. In addition to "Frozen", Josh Gad has worked on five other Olaf projects.
6. These projects include various "Frozen" shorts, such as "Olaf's Frozen Adventure".
7. "Olaf's Frozen Adventure" is a short film shown before the Pixar movie "Coco".
8. Josh Gad has children aged 3 and 6 (both girls).
9. Josh Gad participated in the #Puberme Challenge to raise money for Puerto Rico.
10. For every person who joined the #Puberme Challenge, $1,000 was donated to Puerto Rico.
11. Josh Gad attended Carnegie Mellon University to study acting and drama.
12. The movie "Murder on the Orient Express" (featuring Josh Gad) opens on a Friday (exact date not specified).